Serious hernia explains sudden WWE absence
Summary
– Bron Breakker recently underwent surgery for a serious hernia
– No timetable has been set for his return to WWE action
– Recent on-screen angles now appear to be injury-related write-offs
Bron Breakker’s abrupt absence from WWE programming now has a confirmed medical explanation, and it is more significant than initially believed.
According to Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Daily Update, Breakker recently underwent surgery to address a serious hernia. No estimated return date has been provided, leaving his status uncertain moving forward.
The report adds new clarity to Breakker’s final appearances on WWE television. His last physical involvement came during the Men’s Royal Rumble, where he entered the match at number two but was attacked by a masked figure implied to be Seth Rollins before reaching the ring.
Despite the ambush, Breakker continued into the match and was ultimately eliminated by Oba Femi, who entered at number one. The sequence appeared chaotic at the time, but now aligns with WWE adjusting plans around a legitimate injury.
The following night on Raw, Breakker appeared in an intense segment in which he destroyed ringside equipment and confronted the announcers. Raw general manager Adam Pearce ultimately removed him from the building, which now reads as a storyline exit designed to cover his medical absence.
The situation is further complicated by reports that Breakker had been considered for a Royal Rumble victory before creative plans shifted. Those changes resulted in Roman Reigns winning the match and selecting CM Punk as his WrestleMania 42 opponent.
With surgery now confirmed and no clear timeline for recovery, Breakker’s absence is expected to be lengthy. WWE’s creative direction has already adjusted, and his eventual return will depend entirely on his rehabilitation process.
